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THE ROBERTSON FAMILY SAVED $20,838 BY USING THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY IN 2021

In 2021, the Robertson family checked out 1,274 books and saved a ton by using the Duluth Public Library.

"Although my husband and I are avid readers, the bulk of these books were [borrowed] for our three kids, ages 8, 5, and 3. We homeschool, and I use the library to gather much of our material, in addition to books we [borrow] just for fun," said Duluth resident Amanda Robertson.

How much money have you saved by borrowing books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs, toys and other materials from the Duluth Public Library?

HOW TO HOOPLA (& LIBBY)

Would you like help getting started with hoopla – the library’s new service for borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and streaming music? Check out our hoopla & Libby help page or give us a call at (218) 730-4200, option 5. We’re here to help!

SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY #DPLLibraryLove

We have received lots of nice notes from patrons recently sharing what they love about the Duluth Public Library. Throughout February, we’ll be sharing some of these notes on social media and with our staff.

We invite patrons to stop by the library (any location) to write or drop off a note sharing what they love about the library. You can also share what you love about the library on social media and tag #DPLLibraryLove.

The Duluth Public Library is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @duluthlib.

FOUR NEW BOOK CLUBS

February 10^th -17th | Online

Join us for…

The Duluth Public Library is launching four new BOOK CLUBS in February! For this first month, due to COVID, our new BOOK CLUBS will be meeting via Zoom. We look forward to meeting in person soon.

This month, we’ll be discussing the following books – all available at the Main Library circulation desk!

FEB 10 @6pm // BOOK CLUB IN A BAR // The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
FEB 15 @6pm // NONFICTION BOOK CLUB // Furiously Happy by Jenny Haley
FEB 17 @10am // MORNING BOOK CLUB // The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
FEB 17 @6pm // DIVERSITY BOOK CLUB // Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

Register at our online event calendar to receive Zoom links:
https://duluthlibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar
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If you have any questions, please feel free to email our wonderful new librarian Sarah Villanueva at svillanueva@duluthmn.gov.

SARAH'S PICK

Taste for Poison by Neil Bradbury

"This was a delightful and macabre read. Not only does Bradbury examine cases in history but also the use of these poisons today. A great, quick read for any science nerds out there."

VIRTUAL REALITY – For ages 13+

Feb. 24th, Mar. 10th & Mar. 26th | Main Library

Join us for…

Get a brief introduction into what virtual reality is and the amazing possibilities it holds for the future. The library now has Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality headsets, and we are giving patrons the opportunity to try them out and experience virtual reality.

Register as an individual or up to 4 people for one hour. You must be 13 and older to use the virtual reality headsets at the library. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

HEIDI'S PICK

Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan

"Based on ideas from the novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. I loved the strong female main character and how she grows into a leadership role despite her internal doubts."

CHOOSE KINDNESS GOOSECHASE – For all ages!

February 20th- 27 th | Online

Join us for…

Engage the family in random acts of kindness by participating in our CHOOSE KINDNESS GOOSECHASE. Missions will involve doing nice things for others and spreading joy.

Our CHOOSE KINDNESS GOOSECHASE is a scavenger hunt that you participate in by downloading the Goosechase App on your phone or device. Complete missions for a chance to win $25 gift cards to Zenith Bookstore.

Game: “Choose Kindness”

Password: “Joy!”

SARAH'S PICK

Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young

"When Nathan goes to visit his grandma in her mobile home on the Navajo reservation, he thinks he's in for a pretty uneventful summer. One night, while lost in the desert, he discovers a water monster in need of help. Now, Nathan must summon all his courage to save his new friend."

INTERACTIVE ZOOM STORYTIMES

February - March | Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:15am | Online

Join us for...

We’ve extended our INTERACTIVE ZOOM STORYTIMES through the end of March. Join us from the comfort of your home for one of our weekly, 30-minute INTERACTIVE ZOOM STORYTIMES! Register to receive a Zoom link.

While supplies last, each child registered receives a free storytime kit. Our storytime kits include a ladybug egg shaker, ribbon dancer, felt board, stick puppets, scarf and song and rhyme booklet.

LAURA'S PICK

Hornswoggled!: A Wacky Words Whodunit by Josh Crute and Jenn Harney

"Someone is swapping possessions in this whodunit. I recommend this one because I want to overhear little kids using words such as 'codswallop', 'hogwash', 'bamboozle' and 'outfoxed'. Please and thank you."

MOVIES, MUSIC, EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS

With a Duluth Public Library card, you can borrow up to five streaming movies, streaming albums, ebooks and audiobooks per month using HOOPLA. Sign up for a HOOPLA account at hoopladigital.com! ...0r download the HOOPLA APP.

EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS

You can borrow up to ten ebooks, emagazines and audiobooks at a time from the Duluth Public Library using the LIBBY APP.

Download the LIBBY APP.
Find Duluth Public Library.
Enter your library card number.
Borrow a title & start reading.

FEATURED DATABASE

Local History Resources

Would you like to learn about local Duluth history? Many of the library's local history resources are available online at duluthlibrary.org/local-history.